Head of Product

NV Play is a globally successful business, delivering a range of game changing cricket technology solutions to the biggest names in the sport, from the England international team through to the Mumbai Indians.

We work with a broad range of international cricketing organisations across the International, professional, and recreational spectrum, and are on a mission to change the game.

NV Play is on a growth trajectory and is seeking a talented individual to lead the Product function across our business, as we transform our successful elite high performance focussed enterprise business into a globally scalable consumer facing cricket platform.

The Head of Product will be responsible for leading the product strategy, development and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands. This role combines visionary leadership with operational rigor to deliver high-quality, innovative and scalable product solutions.

Working directly with the founders and directors, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering to deliver our platform vision. You will be a key part of our leadership team, and the Product Manager and Product Designer will report directly to you. You will also have access to our external brand and content partners as required.

Key objectives of this role include:

• Driving the strategic product roadmap while ensuring operational excellence in delivery.
• Leading cross-functional collaboration to maximize efficiency and innovation across teams.
• Advocating for user-centric product development, ensuring solutions meet customer needs and enhance engagement.
• Implementing structured product management processes that support scalability, continuous improvement, and market competitiveness.
• Championing agile methodologies and fostering a high-performance product culture within the organization.

This is a new role for NV Play, and a critical one as we look to take our growth to the next level.

To be successful, you will have a deep passion of the game of cricket, a sound understanding of the product operating model and an authentic personality. A decent average won't hurt either.

Bonus points if you can start tomorrow.

Your primary responsibilities will be ...

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate a clear product vision supported by a clear and actionable product strategy that aligns with company objectives, ensuring market relevance and innovation
• Product Discovery: Drive strategic product discovery for long-term opportunities beyond the roadmap horizon. Lead early-stage research, validation, and concept development, ensuring a pipeline of high-impact ideas ready for future execution. Align discovery efforts with company vision while enabling Product Managers to focus on near-term delivery.
• Roadmap Development & Execution: Develop and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Continuously monitor industry trends, customer expectations, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and risks.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
• Customer-Centric Product Development: Leverage insights from user research and analytics to refine product offerings, enhancing usability and engagement.
• Agile & Iterative Development: Promote and implement agile methodologies, driving efficiency and responsiveness in product iterations and feature releases.
• Performance Metrics & Product Success: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product effectiveness and market impact.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clear and aligned product execution.
• Operational Execution: Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality releases while optimizing workflows and resources.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure product integrity, scalability, and adherence to industry regulations and best practices

You will have …

• 5+ years’ real world product management experience, including 2+ at a senior or “head of” level, ideally within a high-growth SaaS, product-led or start-up environment
• a passion for Product, and a demonstrated understanding of the product discovery, validation and delivery lifecycle
• proven success in launching digital products and services to market while onboarding clients
• a naturally commercial brain with a strategic mindset, knowing how to prioritise the work that moves the dial
• the adaptability and resilience that comes with building successful products in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, and the curiosity to find better ways of doing things
• real world experience working within an Agile product development team
• an excellent communication style, both written and in person, and play well with others
• an exceptionally organised approach to work, life and 'getting sh*t done'
• the capacity to think holistically about the challenge in front of you, within the context of our broader platform offering
• an eye for detail, and the ability to work closely with the broader team to ensure we always exceed our clients' expectations
• a natural curiosity and a drive to both understand & keep pace with the changing commercial & technology landscape
• did we mention an eye for detail? If your friends call you pedantic, then you really should talk to us

If you class yourself as a true cricket tragic, and are experienced, professional, positive, motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with good people, then we want to talk to you.

To apply, please email careers@nvplay.com with an up-to-date CV and a short submission as to why we should consider you for this role.  Applicants for this position must have New Zealand residency or a valid work permit, and will ideally be available in Christchurch, New Zealand for interviews.